The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC) has announced that it is investigating the case of two inmates who staged a hunger strike at the Naboro Maximum Correction Facility. This announcement follows a statement from the Fiji Corrections Services (FCS), which explained that the protest was prompted by a dispute regarding food supply management.
The two inmates, who were working in the facility’s kitchen, were temporarily reassigned to allow for an internal investigation. In response to their dissatisfaction with the situation, they commenced a hunger strike last Friday, demanding the reinstatement of their previous positions.
FCS confirmed that the hunger strike concluded on Monday evening, after which their medical team evaluated the health of the inmates. Pravesh Sharma, the FHRADC Commissioner, stated that a team from the commission is currently looking into the matter. The FHRADC also noted that the inmates are receiving medical assistance and that the situation will be monitored closely.